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Clinical Research Assistant

Clinical Research Assistant

Oregon Health & Science University

Portland, OR • On-site

Other

Posted 16 days ago


Oregon Health & Science University rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 92 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

151st of 539 rated colleges and universities


Job description

Department Overview

The Clinical Research Assistant will assist the Orthopaedics Tumor faculty with clinical research activities and will help with the resident microsurgery training lab, which uses a rat model. Must be willing to be trained to work with this model system.

Function/Duties of Position
  • Research Development - Assists in developing new research questions and projects, conducts thorough literature reviews, determines correct methods to answer research questions, and prepares protocols. Assists in preparing research grant proposals and submissions.
  • Research Administration - Ensures study confirms to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards and Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements, prepares IRB forms and any necessary electronic IRB documentation, oversees eIRB submission and maintains eIRB documentation, prepares and maintains study source and regulatory documents. Schedules patients and ensures that study timelines are followed.
  • Research Data - Collects/organizes/analyzes research data, project-specific responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: creates standard operating procedures and designs forms for data collection, coordinates recruitment, scheduling, and testing of research subjects, conducts chart review to abstract pertinent data fields, queries databases to obtain data, manages and cleans data, conducts statistical analyses. Assists with surgical specimen collection and lab processing of specimens.
  • Manuscript Preparation - Assists in revising and preparing manuscripts, formats manuscripts for specific journal requirements.
  • Education - Attends lab meetings and other relevant educational functions.
  • Reporting - Prepares reports on project status and sends updates.
  • Mentoring/Training - Assists with training of new research staff and mentoring School of Medicine students and volunteers per departmental standard operating procedures.
  • Microsurgery Rat lab - assists with the set up and workflow of the microsurgery rat lab, which involves anesthetizing the rats and setting up the training equipment.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's in relevant field OR

  • Associate's AND 2 years of relevant experience OR

  • 3 years of relevant experience OR

  • Equivalent combination of training and experience

  • Prior clinical and/or research experience.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.

  • Typing, editing, proof reading skills. Analytical and extremely detail-oriented.

  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. 

  • Ability to perform the job duties with or without accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior research experience.
  • Knowledge of IRB process.

  • Familiarity with basic statistics.

  • Prior database management experience. 

  • Exceptional computer skills and ability to learn new software.    

  • Knowledge of Epic.

Additional Details

Daily hours will vary with responsibilities. Clinic hours are Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Occasional early or late hours may be needed, in particular to accommodate involvement with surgical cases (7:30 am start) and surgical education sessions (6:30 am start).

Why apply to OHSU?We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.eduEmployment Type: OTHER

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Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) is a distinguished institution under the industry of higher education and healthcare, specifically in the field of medical science. Based in Portland, Oregon, US, it maintains a reputation for promoting research, teaching, patient care, and outreach. Established in 1887, OHSU has continually sought to redefine the parameters of healthcare delivery and biomedical discovery through its expansive catalog of programs and initiatives. A galvanizing mission drives OHSU: to improve the health and quality of life for all Oregonians through excellence, innovation, and leadership in health care, education, and research.

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Headquarters location

Portland, OR, US

Year founded

1887